Extraordinary Experiences Await At Geelong Arts Centre
This local powerhouse of outstanding arts and entertainment has a huge assemblage of productions coming our way for the remainder of 2025. So, we’ve taken the liberty to wade through all that’s on offer
and are thrilled to present a wonderful selection of productions that promise to captivate your senses,
indulge your emotions and deliver high quality entertainment at it’s very best.
A season of premier productions
Looking for Alibrandi – 20-23 August
AWGIE nominated stage adaptation of Melina Marchetta’s iconic coming-of-age novel.
Josie Alibrandi is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking.
This is the 25-year anniversary of the of this much-loved film premiere. Bringing an Australian classic to a new generation.
Adapted by Vidya Rajan and directed by Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods).
Night Night – 29-30 August
Pip is a downtrodden Antarctic scientist on a quest to discover the origin of life. Haunted by visions of an albino penguin, she stumbles upon a hidden plane of existence that challenges everything she thought she knew.
Night Night offers a unique cine-theatre experience blending puppets, animation, and DIY digital magic.
From the multi-award-winning team ‘The Last Great Hunt’ who were behind works: Lé Nør [The Rain], Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer and New Owner.
Duck Pond – 12-13 September
The world’s most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, is re-imagined as a circus spectacular.
Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, Duck Pond is a tale
of identity and finding your true self.
Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa ensemble.
The Light Inside – 10-11 October
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration.
Experience the resilience of the First Peoples of the Oceania region, that extends across the continent now known as Australia, the Torres Strait Islands and Aotearoa.
Lead by Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson joins beloved Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown.
Romeo & Juliet – 8-9 October
Bell Shakespeare director Peter Evans’s critically acclaimed production of the greatest love story ever told.
This raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet will envelop you in the passion, the intensity and the heartbreak of Shakespeare’s most evocative tragedy.
Fun for the whole family
Save The Date
Geelong Wonder Children’s Festival
12-24 September
Geelong Wonder Children’s Festival is BACK for its third spectacular year, and it’s bursting at the seams with enchantment, imagination, and unforgettable fun.
Prepare to be swept away in a whirlwind of wonder as dazzling performances light up the stage, from spellbinding magic acts and captivating musical moments to immersive storytelling adventures designed to delight even the tiniest tots.
Keep your eyes peeled… you never know which beloved characters might make a surprise appearance to join the festivities! With a treasure trove of unmissable shows and a myriad of activities, there’s something to spark joy in every corner.
Plus! Mark your calendars for the Big Wonder Weekend on
20–21 September, a two-day celebration where kids can journey through a creative scavenger hunt. Let their imaginations soar with a vibrant mix of free and ticketed events crafted to inspire, entertain, and ignite creativity.
Geelong Wonder Children’s Festival is supported by the
Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and in partnership with City of Greater Geelong.
Rain – 16-17 September (Ages 0-1 yrs)
RAIN is a mesmerising and intimate sensory experience for babies and their families in which they are invited to slow down, notice, and wonder.
RAIN has been created for babes in arms and crawlers only. Walking babies cannot be admitted into the performance.
Proudfoot & Friends – 16 September (Ages 3-7 yrs)
Award-winning children’s performer Lucas Proudfoot and a cast of unforgettable characters.
A non-stop musical adventure around Pelican Bay.
Mario the Maker Magician – 20-21 September (Ages 5+ yrs)
All the way from New York City, a groundbreaking comedy-musical featuring state-of-the-art digital puppeteering and choreographed animated projections that delight and captivate little ones (and big ones!)
Spot – Live on Stage – 20-21 September (Ages 18mths-7 yrs)
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart. Everyone’s favorite tail-wagging storybook character, Spot, comes to life on stage.
Help Spot and his friends find all the missing farm animals.
Fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles.
Velveteen Rabbit – 23-24 September (Ages 4-12yrs)
Adapted from the 100-year-old children’s story by Margery Williams.
Playful, visual, and poetic. It’s a story about a toy rabbit who comes to life.
Set within a film shoot, and layered with live projections.
Reimaged by physical theatre company, Born In a Taxi.
3 Happy Tricks – 24 September (Ages 5-12yrs)
Led by Partner and Lead Facilitator at The Resilience Project, Martin Heppell, 3 Happy Tricks is packed with catchy tunes, memorable stories and so much energy.
3 Happy Tricks is a great school holiday activity for families across Geelong.
Free events
Morphology – The Indirect Object
Enter the Open House and explore the magic of Morphology from The Indirect Object, where you can create your own world of sculpture and light. Only your imagination is the limit.
Additional free activities
Watch as colorful characters and roving performers travel through the festival and bring even more excitement for all. More to be announced.
For further details 
geelongartscentre.org.au
50 Lt Malop St, Geelong.
